Falcon Man™ Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just my take on the draft. It's hard to screw it up doing it that way. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'd rather go BPA at a position of need in every round, but pass rush is such a glaring need this year that I think we almost certainly go with a pass rusher in the 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaRdH3ad Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Lol in some people's minds the BPA is the 5th ranked pass rusher and that's just sad. Thinking like them we are sure to get ja98 or Ray edwards all over again.(yeah I know we didn't draft Ray) Edited April 3, 2015 by HaRdH3ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'm becoming increasingly aware of the overuse of 'BPA' and the need to cut it back. Best Player Available might be what this guy or that guy says is the highest ranked player on his board but that's not what the draft is about. When you're drafting you are making a commitment to a group of players saying that you think they can help you win. If Marcus Mariota is still on the board at 8, he's the BPA. Do you draft him? No. You draft someone that can actually help you win football games in 2015 and beyond.So can we please stop with this nonsense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaRdH3ad Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'm becoming increasingly aware of the overuse of 'BPA' and the need to cut it back. Best Player Available might be what this guy or that guy says is the highest ranked player on his board but that's not what the draft is about. When you're drafting you are making a commitment to a group of players saying that you think they can help you win. If Marcus Mariota is still on the board at 8, he's the BPA. Do you draft him? No. You draft someone that can actually help you win football games in 2015 and beyond.So can we please stop with this nonsense?Yeah because we need a qb? Hit yourself in the head for that comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Lol @ all the sheepYeah because we need a qb? Hit yourself in the head for that comment.omg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I think the sentiment is don't pass up an elite talent for a 2nd tier talent. If we have em ranked closely then need is the obvious tie breaker.I see Dupree as an example of a guy who is just not a top 10 prospect. He is a riskier bet because what he showed in college isn't an nfl ready game. Meanwhile, Scherff and the 2 WR are day 1 starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Why not just take the bpa at your positions of need in every round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 how about we go with the player that'll help us the most year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Man™ Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 how about we go with the player that'll help us the most year 1AKA BPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stizz Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 If Beasley/Fowler/Gregory are off the board by the team we select, I wouldn't have any issue going with Waynes or Cooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 AKA BPAThe jump from Kroy -> Gregory is bigger than the jump from Roddy -> Cooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just my take on the draft. It's hard to screw it up doing it that way. Just my opinion.What's unique and lucky for falcons this year (at least on paper) is that BPA will be a pass rusher. The jump from Kroy -> Gregory is bigger than the jump from Roddy -> Cooper.+3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I think the sentiment is don't pass up an elite talent for a 2nd tier talent. If we have em ranked closely then need is the obvious tie breaker.I see Dupree as an example of a guy who is just not a top 10 prospect. He is a riskier bet because what he showed in college isn't an nfl ready game. Meanwhile, Scherff and the 2 WR are day 1 starters.Agree with you on Dupree. Splitting hairs I know, but neither WR would be a day 1 starter for falcons over Roddy/Julio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy84 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I made that comment a few days ago. Hide now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 As long as a pass rusher is BPA at #8 otherwise we must address pass rush at #8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I made that comment a few days ago. Hide now uh oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruitt Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) No..... It should be BPA Everytime you pick.... Should be a givenDon't force a reach with better talent on the board. Edited April 3, 2015 by Scruitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruitt Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 As long as a pass rusher is BPA at #8 otherwise we must address pass rush at #8The thinking that got us JA98!!! Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Get a pass rusher who may give you 5 sacks a year or Kevin White who can give you 10 plus TD's a year? It's a tough call in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 AKA BPAThen Erik Flowers will be the Pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Rage Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 So at what point do you draft a pass rusher. If you have the 8th overall pick you draft the best pass rusher available. He's a heck of a lot better than the pass rusher available at your second round selection. The number three rated pass rusher in this years draft presents way more value to this current team than the number one receiver. We have a huge opportunity to draft a pass rushing talent this year just as we had the opportunity to draft a LT last year. It's wouldn't make sense to squander the eight overall pick on something other than a top pass rushing talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I think the opposite, get the pass rusher we need, then BPA the rest of the draft. Draft for need early, then gamble on the guys that fell later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Anyone hear what Charlie Casserly was saying his philosophy was as a GM on Path to the Draft? He said they always went BPA, even if the BPA was not at a position of need. He said that approach netted them multiple Pro Bowlers. That is my philosophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobeit Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 For those not understanding how BPA really works and what it means I will give you a example. Say all With our current roster Beasley, Fowler, and Gregory are off the board and you are left with Cooper, Ray, Dupree, Scherff, and Winston. You have grades on Winston, Scherff, Cooper. Ray and Dupree you rank 12th to 15th what player do you take? You can rule out Winston for many reasons so you are then totally free to draft your board. I actually have Cooper rated higher than Scherff and know he will never make it to 8 but in this scenario I would take probably go with Scherff because of the numbers game and the fact I have them rated pretty closely.Here is a good article on just what a numbers game the draft is.http://www.footballperspective.com/which-positions-are-the-safest-to-draft-in-the-first-round/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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